Inside The Nine Hours In Turkey That Left Washington Shaken
A mysterious phone call, a short-lived coup, and a key relationship that will feel the tension for some time to come.
The US' Top Spy Wants Everyone Panicking About The DNC Hack To Take A Deep Breath
"We need to stop being so excitable," DNI James Clapper said at a security conference Thursday.
Pentagon Is Investigating Recent Airstrikes In Syria After Reports Of Civilian Casualties
At least 56 civilians were killed in airstrikes in northern Syria earlier this month, according to Syrian rights group.
No One Will Say Whether The FBI Even Has Access To The DNC's Hacked Servers
“There is unquestionably bipartisan concern about the Russian government engaging in covert influence [sic] activities of this nature,” a member of the Senate Intelligence Committee told BuzzFeed News.
The FBI Is Investigating The DNC Email Hack
The Bureau told BuzzFeed News Monday that they were investigating the suspected Russian intrusion into DNC networks.
Turkey Coup Attempt Caught U.S. Officials Totally Off-Guard
One U.S. official though insisted the attempted coup had “no impact” on the U.S.’s military operations in the country.
Dallas Shooter Underscores Holes In FBI’s Counterterror Strategy
Micah Xavier Johnson was doing things the FBI says it watches. So why wasn't he on their radar?
Documents Raise Disturbing Questions About Detainee Abuse Under Obama
Right after he took office, Barack Obama promised to do away with torture. But documents obtained by BuzzFeed News show for the first time how a harsh interrogation tactic thrived on his watch in Afghanistan. Human rights advocates said it could be inhumane and illegal.
Dallas Police Shootings Not Being Investigated As Terrorism
The FBI is staying in the background in Dallas, while local law enforcement handles the heavy lifting.
The Obama Administration Says It Has Killed Up To 116 Civilians With Drones
A report released by the White House Friday is the first public accounting of one of President Obama's most controversial programs.
Officials In The U.S And Europe Worry Brexit Will Distract From Security Concerns
But they say that, in the longer term, intelligence sharing and security cooperation will likely continue as they have — on the bilateral level.
Senate Committee Looks To Revive Cold-War Era Body To Catch Russian Spies
A new intelligence bill also proposes tightening how Russian diplomats can travel.
U.S. Officials Concerned Over Intelligence Gaps That Failed To Prevent Orlando Attack
“Something big is going to happen,” a U.S. intelligence official told BuzzFeed News last week. But nobody can agree on exactly where the problem lies.
This Is What The U.S. Is Really Doing In The Ground War Against ISIS
It's tough to break down what the 4,000 U.S. troops have been doing since the war against ISIS kicked off nearly two years ago.
The U.S. Still Has No Idea What To Do With Captured ISIS Fighters
Officials tell BuzzFeed News there are no plans to detain captured ISIS fighters for the long-term, and no one's quite sure who should be interrogating them.
This Is What It's Actually Like To Be Told You Have Zika
A trip to Mexico. Red eyes. A rash. Probable diagnosis: Zika.
The U.S. Government Has Been Outsourcing The Gitmo Trials
The Defense Department has given a multimillion-dollar contract to one private company — to serve both the defense and the prosecution in the Gitmo terror cases.
This Army Special Operations Leader Is Totally Ready For Women To Join His Missions
Maj. Gen. Clay Hutmacher tells BuzzFeed News that he believes women special operations soldiers can perform just as well as men.
Edward Snowden's Former Employer Wants To Look Both Hip And With It
Booz Allen Hamilton is looking for an editor-in-chief for its revamped communications strategies, including graphics and quizzes and other Millennial bait.
The White House Is Still Nowhere Near Its Goal Of Resettling Syrian Refugees
Numbers released Tuesday show the State Department has helped fewer than 1,300 displaced Syrians find homes in the U.S. — a fraction of the White House's goal of settling 10,000 by September.